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Posted: March 31, 2026 (2 days ago)

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AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC SUPERVISOR

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Westfield, Massachusetts

Salary

$50.24 - $58.62

per hour

Closes

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a supervisor who oversees the repair, maintenance, and installation of aircraft weapons systems in the Massachusetts Air National Guard.

It involves planning work schedules, assigning tasks to team members, and ensuring deadlines are met while troubleshooting complex equipment issues.

A good fit would be an experienced military technician with hands-on skills in ordnance mechanics and proven leadership in a technical shop environment.

Key Requirements

  • Membership in the Massachusetts Air National Guard and eligibility for military grade MSgt
  • At least 36 months of specialized experience in repairing and modifying aircraft ordnance systems
  • Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions using test equipment, diagrams, and specifications
  • Proficiency with hand tools, measuring devices, and interpreting technical blueprints and wiring diagrams
  • Supervisory experience in planning work schedules, assigning tasks, and prioritizing deadlines for a team
  • Knowledge of shop processes and ability to adapt equipment techniques to new situations
  • Current Title 32 Technician status with the 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes ANGB

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC SUPERVISOR, Position Description Number PDD1733P01 and is part of the MA ANG 104th FW, National Guard.

This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. The unit point of contact and contact phone for this position is: CMSgt Christopher Byrne at email christopher.byrne.7@us.af.mil.

Military Grades: ENL: MSgt to MSgt Compatible Military Assignments: AFSC: Any *All applications will be considered regardless of Branch AFSC* AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open only to current Title 32 Technicians of the 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes ANGB, Massachusetts Air National Guard.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard.

Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position Constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.

If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Massachusetts Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have I have experience or training which demonstrates the applicant's ability to repair malfunctions of ordnance equipment and components.

Ability to use sketches, electrical diagrams, technical specifications, and engineering drawings.

Experience which demonstrates skill in the use of test equipment to make electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic checks.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months specialized experience or training in planning and layout of repair sequence and ability to complete modification, repair, and installation of ordnance systems.

Experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions and determining remedies where complex relationships exist. Experience in hand tools and the use of a variety of measuring and test equipment.

Experience in interpreting technical directions, blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer's specifications.

Experience demonstrating the ability to plan, direct, and organize work assignments of lower grade personnel.

Experience which required the review of work requirements and establishing priorities to meet deadlines. Experience that provided knowledge of various lines of work performed by this function.

Experience which demonstrates the ability to supervise or the potential to perform such duties as evidenced by the ability to communicate knowledge of general supervisory concepts, and knowledge of shop processes.

Experience in adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of months/years.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Planning. Plans weekly or monthly work schedules and sequence of operations. Establishes deadlines and priorities based on established general schedules, methods and policies.

Determines skills, materials and equipment required to do the work and participates in the initial planning of current and future work schedules and development of budget requests.

Provides workload data, estimates, information on staffing needs, and recommendations for the scheduling of projected work.

Work Direction. Assigns tasks to be performed. Explains work requirements, methods, and procedures.

Instructs subordinates on new procedures or methods and provides assistance on difficult or new problem areas. Reviews work in progress or on completion.

Makes adjustments as necessary to effectively and economically accomplish the work.

Notes and investigates work related problems and independently implements corrective actions which can be taken without affecting work operations controlled by other supervisors.

Assures that equipment and materiel is available when needed. Coordinates work with other units.

Administration. Recommends and participates in the selection of personnel to fill vacancies. Schedules and approves leave of subordinates.

Sets performance requirements and makes formal and informal performance appraisals. Determines training needs of subordinates and arranges for its accomplishment. Counsels employees on problems.

Adjusts informal complaints through discussions with employees and union representatives. Takes informal corrective action on conduct or performance problems.

Initiates proposals for disciplinary action where needed. Works to achieve the objectives of Government-wide programs and policies, e.g. equal employment opportunity and labor management relations.

Promotes the participation of subordinates in programs such as the suggestion program, cost reduction program, etc. Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed.

Maintains production reports and records. Periodically reviews position descriptions of subordinates for currency and accuracy.

Initiates the detailing of subordinates to positions other than their own.

Initiates or participates in review and improvement of work methods and the structuring of positions to eliminate unnecessary positions and achieve optimum content in those remaining.

Performs the non-supervisory work of the function as needed.

Implements safety regulatory requirements. Ensures that subordinates wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions.

Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises.

May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/31/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: MA-12913690-AF-26-104-010